Gavi was blunt in his response to his critics ahead of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-finals clash against Borussia Dortmund.

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• Gavi gives X-rated response to his critics
• Was told 'he doesn't know how to play football'
• Spaniard returned from long injury layoff in November

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona midfielder Gavi hit back at his critics with a blunt response, telling them, "They have no f*cking idea," after being questioned by a reporter about concerns over his ability in midfield with the ball.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Gavi was questioned about the ongoing criticism regarding his ball control, with some suggesting he doesn't match the technical ability of his teammates. Additionally, he addressed his reputation as more of a 'hard-man' presence in midfield rather than a playmaker. The 20-year-old made his return from a year-long injury layoff in November but has faced challenges in securing a spot in Hansi Flick's starting XI. The German head coach has favored the likes of Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, and Marc Casado, with Gavi reduced mostly to a squad role.

• WHAT GAVI SAID

  “It’s true what you say. Many people think I don’t know how to play football. They have no f****** idea," Gavi told reporters on Tuesday (h/t Football Espana).

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

  The Catalans are set to face Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, April 9, followed by a La Liga game against Leganes on Saturday, April 12. Flick's men are currently leading the league with a four-point lead over rivals Real Madrid.

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